Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2023

When batteries end up in landfills or incinerators, they release harmful substances like heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium) and toxic chemicals into the soil, air and water. The post Battery Recycling: A Crucial Step Toward Curbing Global Warming first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Global Batteries Battery Pollution 76

Drive Electric

APRIL 5, 2023

Since the Clean Car Discount was introduced, EV and hybrids have grown to over a third of new registrations, already saving the country over $100m a year in fuel. By a margin of five to one, Kiwis say they are concerned about climate change and want the government to help people convert to less polluting vehicles.

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New Zealand Land Rover Mercury Bentley 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2010

The seven themes are: Taking Action on Climate Change. EPA will finalize its mobile source GHG rules under the Clean Air Act, and “ provide a framework for continued improvements in that sector.” ( Earlier post. ). Cleaning Up Communities. Improving Air Quality. Other themes include: Assuring the Safety of Chemicals.

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EPA 2010 Climate Change Mercury 170

Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

I know I should be in Washington DC in two weeks to help take over the capitol on behalf of green jobs, clean energy and ending our carbon-based economy. And I know I should especially be there on March 2 for the Capitol Climate Action when thousands will participate in the largest mass civil disobedience on behalf of the climate in U.S.

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Al Gore 2009 Gore Coal 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2010

Schematic diagram of the trade-offs between the implications for regional air quality and global climate change of new policies for management of the atmosphere. The project builds upon the idea that air quality and climate change issues are linked through “one atmosphere”, an approach that demands coordination and multi-tiered approaches.

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Climate Change Climate Pollution California 210

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Furthermore, such changes could help avert the looming climate crisis. It’s now or never if humans hope to prevent the mercury from increasing by 1.5° The post Leveraging Parking Lot Solar Panels for EV Charging first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Can Solar Panels Produce Enough Juice?

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Solar Charging Juice Grid 79

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed Clean Air Act standards to reduce CO 2 emissions from fossil-fuel fired power plants (electric utility generating units, EGUs). Climate Change Coal Emissions Natural Gas Policy Power Generation' Background. In the decision in Massachusetts v.

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EPA Standards Emissions Power 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Estimating the magnitude of costs associated with future climate change impacts is very uncertain. The analysis builds on existing policy tools and methods, such as the methods developed under the EU’s Clean Air for Europe (CAFE) program.

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Pollution 2009 Europe Industrial 268

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! And its easier to clean central power plants than millions of vehicles. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? For more see our All About Plug-In Hybrids page.

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

San Jose Mercury News ). If that target is met, the largest U.S. automaker expects to sell 1 million within five years to make the model profitable. Bloomberg News ). 4/06/07 GM spokesman Jeff Holland said Friday that its Saturn Vue sport-utility vehicle will be available as a plug-in by the end of 2009. ( The truth is just the opposite.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45